The Academies at Jonesboro High School vs Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Academies at Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,505 students
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
731 students
| Measure | The Academies at Jonesboro High School Jonesboro, Arkansas | Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Jonesboro, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 276 | #361 of 511 |
| National rank | #15296 of 16,910 | #36149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 1,505 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 1,505 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 55% |
| city | Jonesboro | Jonesboro |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Visual & Performing Arts Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 19.8).
- •Visual & Performing Arts Magnet does better on math proficiency (55% vs 23%).
- •Visual & Performing Arts Magnet does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •The Academies at Jonesboro High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.3).
- •The Academies at Jonesboro High School is the larger school with 1,505 students compared with 731.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Academies at Jonesboro High School better than Visual & Performing Arts Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Visual & Performing Arts Magnet ranks higher (33.7 vs 19.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Academies at Jonesboro High School and Visual & Performing Arts Magnet?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Jonesboro and Jonesboro in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
The Academies at Jonesboro High School: 1,505. Visual & Performing Arts Magnet: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do The Academies at Jonesboro High School and Visual & Performing Arts Magnet rank in Arkansas?
The Academies at Jonesboro High School is 261st of 276 and Visual & Performing Arts Magnet is 361st of 511 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).